Purpose | To provide immediate direction to any person who believes a reasonable suspicion exists regarding the lawfulness of any object or item found on university property and which in the circumstances may pose a threat to the safety of persons or university property. |
Scope | This policy applies to all staff, students and controlled entities of Monash University at the university’s Australian campuses and off-campus facilities |
Policy Statement | All suspicious objects or items found on university property will be reported to the relevant campus security office to enable an appropriate assessment and response to occur |
Supporting procedures | Suspicious Objects on University Property Procedures
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Responsibility for implementation | Divisional Director Facilities and Services Division |
Status | New |
Key Stakeholders | Divisional Director Facilities and Services Division
University Security Manager
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Approval body | Name: Strategy and Resources Committee
Meeting: 5
Date: 05-June-2008
Agenda item: 8.2
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Endorsement body | Name: Facilities and Services Managers Committee
Meeting: 13
Date: 15-November-2006
Agenda item: 5.1
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Definitions | Campus Security Office: The main security office at or responsible for a university campus or other location Suspicious Object: Includes any article(s) received, found or left in circumstances not regarded as normal which causes concern. |
Related legislation | None |
Related policies | Bomb Threat Policy
Security Incident Reporting Policy
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Related documents | University Security Standard Operating Procedures – Bomb Threat |
Date Effective | 05-June-2008 |
Review Date | 15-November-2009 |
Owner | Divisional Director Facilities and Services Division |
Author | University Security Manager |
Contact Person | Iliana Findikakis
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